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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.56, 36.56 and 24.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.56, 36.56 and 24.14 is: 33.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.56 : 36.56 = 24.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.56/36.56 = 24.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.56x = 36.56 × 24.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.56x = 882.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882.56/26.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.23

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